Waddell Family Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1534712 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $17,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GREGORY WADDELL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 54284, CINCINNATI OH 45254 |
| Phone | 5137628877 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED LINE STATEMENT LINE 2 |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHED LINE STATEMENT LINE 2 |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED LINE STATEMENT LINE 2 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $50,000 |
| Guardian Angels Church | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $32,500 |
| Cancer Family Care | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| May We Help | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $20,200 |
| UC Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $20,000 |
| Artworks | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $17,500 |
| Brown County Animal Shelter | Georgetown, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Xavier Church | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cancer Free Kids | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $7,500 |
| Madi's House | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Carolee Schneemann Foundation | New Paltz, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ohio Justice & Policy | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $4,500 |
| Help U Adopt | New York, NY | General operating | $2,500 |
| Delta Delta Delta Sorority | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Animal Care | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Congress of the Birds | Providence, RI | General operating | $1,563 |
| Life After Justice | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $231,763 | 20 |
| 2023 | $183,661 | 20 |
| 2022 | $210,994 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611809349100126
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1534712
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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